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Many countries take drinkable tap water for granted, but that isn’t the case everywhere. And in certain areas of NZ care should also be taken to abide by local notices on tap water quality from time to time. The following exhibit shows an interesting global perspective on drinking tap water:  ..

Master Plumbers has released its Action Plan for the future of NZ’s plumbing industry. The full report is available here: MP Action Plan. The Plan focuses on: 1) Productivity & Workforce Capacity 2) Climate & Environment and 3) Public Health & Safety. It contains suggestions on additional regulations for drinking water, including verification of pr..

“Imagine a Day Without Water“ is a day of education and advocacy that highlights how water is essential, invaluable, and in need of continuous investment. Water is the lifeblood of our communities, the driving force behind our cities, and an essential part of our everyday lives. We celebrate our communities investing in water infrastructure and the..

An American water warrior immortalised by Hollywood has told a Water NZ industry conference that water problems are getting much worse, and communities can — and must — stand up and fight. Julia Roberts won an Oscar for her portrayal of Erin Brockovich in the 2000 film of the same name, about an unschooled single mother's dogged fight to bring the ..

Water regulator Taumata Arowai last week wrote to the Christchurch City Council and 26 others which do not have protection against protozoa and other parasites on some of their supplies. The Christchurch supplies alone serve more than 168,000 people. "Although the Christchurch supply is non-compliant at present the water is safe to drink," said Bre..

Today, September 18, is World Water Monitoring Day, celebrated across the world to educate as many people as possible about protecting their water resources by testing, analyzing and monitoring them to ensure timely actions can occur to maintain the quality of the earth’s important water ecosystem. We provide some testing products here: Water Tests..

Boil Water Notice A boil water is in place for businesses and properties across Queenstown following a number of confirmed local cases of illness caused by the protozoa, cryptosporidium. This affects properties serviced by the Council-managed water supply to Queenstown CBD, Fernhill, Sunshine Bay and Queenstown Hill. The notice has been issued foll..

NZ Taxpayers Union has released an alternative proposal on NZ Water Reform: NZ Herald article. We await the October 2023 elections to see who will be the new government and then what the future approach to water reform will be. ..

Today a report on Drinking Water Regulation has been published by Taumata Arowai. The report covers the 2022 year and mostly discusses large suppliers (local and central government). Plese click here to view the report. ..

The world is facing an imminent water crisis, with demand expected to outstrip the supply of fresh water by 40% by the end of this decade, experts have said on the eve of a crucial UN water summit. A link with further information is here: Guardian Article ..

At Pentair, our social responsibility efforts and corporate responsibility program are guided by Making Better Essential.  See the video here: Pentair - Making Better EssentialThe decisions we make, the products we create, the solutions we offer, and the partnerships we form, are opportunities to make the world better. Central to our purpose, we ta..

Buying bottled water is a luxury that not everyone in the world can afford. A 1.5-liter bottle of water from a local brand costs an average of $0.70 globally, according to 92 countries analyzed in September 2022 by the website GlobalProductPrices.com. Australia and the Philippines are the markets where bottled water is the most expensive, at US$2.0..

When you turn on the tap, you assume what comes out will be drinkable. Indeed, the UN General Assembly recognises access to safe drinking water as a human right. And yet, more than a quarter of the world's population lives in water-stressed countries, and a similar number use a drinking water source contaminated with faeces, according to the World ..

Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, particularly in the Hawke’s Bay-Tairāwhiti region. We are assisting customers who need emergency drinking water systems in the region. Please contact us if you need help. The local council is also maintaining a very useful Water Information Update page here: C..

There's concern boil water notices are being wrongly used by some water suppliers as long term solutions to water quality issues. Full article here: https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/01/17/concern-as-nz-towns-boil-water-notice-in-place-for-28-years/..

The Big Picture: Taumata Arowai is the new water services regulator for Aotearoa New Zealand. It is responsible for developing the rules, standards and acceptable solutions that help it administer the Water Services Act 2021 and ensure safe drinking water. New Drinking Water Standards, Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules, Aesthetic Values and Ac..

MBIE recently published the outcome of their consultation on Building code Update 2022 (Lead in Plumbing Products) on 15 November 2022. Link to MBIE News on Building Code Decisions on Lead in Plumbing ProductsMore information to come in future. ..

Drinking water for 40 percent of New Zealanders comes from aquifers, which also feed rivers and lakes. But nitrogen is tainting Aotearoa's groundwater. What's that pollution doing to the complex microbial eco-systems down there? Here is an interesting article from the University of Auckland: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2020/04/21/secret-life..

Nitrates are a common contaminant in drinking water, particularly in areas of agricultural production. Nitrates leached into water from dairy farming has increased significantly in the last few decades. Studies have found that nitrates in the drinking water can produce health issues for humans, including preterm births and cancers of the colon and ..

There is heightened awareness of the issue of Fluoride being added to drinking water by some councils. For some people the dental benefits are perceived to be greater than the risks that fluoride poses. For others, they prefer to remove the fluoride, and for some people with serious health conditions it may be a necessity to remove the fluoride.   ..

An interested video about the World Water Crisis:..

Taumata Arowai published a number of documents yesterday, including: (1) Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules, which together with the Drinking Water Standards and Aesthetic Values come into effect on 14 November 2022, (2)  Statement of Intent 2022-2026, (3) Statement of Performance Expectations and Compliance 2022/23 (4) Monitoring and Enforceme..

We can service your Autotrol Magnum heads. Please call us for details. The picture below shows an example of Before and After for a recent client:..

Our MB115 Mixed Bed resin now also available in 5L bags; and we continue to stock the 25L bags. ..

We are now stocking the Pentair GRO-2550 system includes the new high performance Green RO encapsulated membrane, providing high quality reverse osmosis water while wasting 3 times less water to the drain compared to a standard membrane. The pre-filter reduces particles to prolong the life of the RO membrane. The RO membrane separates water molecul..

We contributed a thought leadership article on Hot Water UV systems which was published on page 37 of the Feb-Mar edition of NZ Plumber..

We are pleased to launch our new and improved website layout! Thank you for the favourable commentary you have been providing us, and we are receptive to further ideas and contributions...

We are pleased to join the Biosecurity Business Pledge which is a partnership that aims to help all New Zealand businesses take a proactive approach to their biosecurity practices. Developed by business to provide a framework for managing the risk of unwanted pests and diseases (plant or animal) disrupting individual businesses or even whole sector..

We are pleased to join Master Plumbers as a Silver Business Partner. Master Plumbers is a national membership organisation that represents excellence in the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying trades. ..

Some of our staff recently passed their Drinking Water Badge 101 from Water NZ. This is a great high level introductory program that we recommend for others. ..